Beshear to McConnell: Provide ‘proof of your capacity to serve’ or leave office

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear demanded U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell provide proof of his ability to serve or resign, citing his hospitalization and absence from the Senate. Beshear also wrote to Senate Republican Leader John Thune, urging an investigation into McConnell's condition and a report to the public. Legal experts state Beshear cannot act on McConnell's seat until the senator resigns or dies.